Calgary to Crowsnest Pass
Head down Cowboy Trail into the Crowsnest Pass, discovering quirky communities and breweries.
Cowboy Trail
Alberta’s Cowboy Trail is a scenic route filled with historical charm and outdoor adventures. In Diamond Valley, visit Eau Claire Distillery for its award-winning spirits, unique craft cocktails and immersive distillery tours. Then, go horseback or mountain bike riding to soak up the mountain views.
Sweet Riders
Work up your appetite with an exhilarating ride through the Southern Rockies. Take a private lesson or join a tour ranging from beginner to advanced on either an e-bike or mountain bike. As a bonus, riders head to The Pass Beer Co after every Pump, Jumps & Drops session and receive 10% off.
A Local Favourite The Pass Beer Company
This friendly taproom brews small-batch craft beer featuring Alberta barley and tasty hops. The vibe is rustic yet cozy, and live music is on tap every Wednesday. For stellar views of the Rockies, seek out the pet-friendly outdoor patio. Be sure to order a wood-fired pizza to compliment your brew.
Frank Slide Interpretive Centre
You’ll see it from Highway 3, but it’s worth pulling over to view the wreckage of Canada’s deadliest rockslide. A short hiking trail winds through the rubble that crashed into the town of Frank. Inside, the interpretive centre offers insightful exhibits and first-hand accounts of the catastrophe.
A Local Favourite Oldman River Brewing
Families love noshing on the pizza and house-smoked meats at this microbrewery in the prairie town of Lundbreck. Catch live music and open mic nights while you sample lagers and ales that focus on local ingredients and flavours. Dogs are welcome on the patio. Then, spend the night in Fort Macleod.
TIP FROM A LOCAL
Explore Alberta’s foothills by renting bikes or fishing gear from Rollick Co. in Diamond Valley.
